NBA: LeBron James scores 47 points in Los Angeles Lakers win over Atlanta Hawks

LeBron James shines on his 38th birthday as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-121.

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Pope Benedict’s Life in Pictures

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2023 sporting calendar: The year's main events from Women's World Cup football to Ashes series and men's rugby union World Cup

The 2023 sporting calendar features World Cups in women's football and men's rugby union as well as men's and women's Ashes cricket series and the Ryder Cup.

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‘Can I Please Use Your Phone?’

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West Cowick woman charged with murder after fatal stabbing

Teresa Hanson, 53, is due to appear in court in Hull charged with killing Paul Hanson, 54.

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Flu rise warning from NHS in England

NHS chief warns against complacency and says "risk of serious illness is very real".

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Xi and Putin Meet Again, Two Strongmen in a Weak Moment

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Cody Fisher stabbing: Birmingham nightclub's licence suspended

A police officer's account of the aftermath describes "a scene of chaos and drug use".

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The 2022 High School Yearbook of American Politics

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¿Haces propósitos de Año Nuevo y luego nos los cumples? Hay esperanza

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Buses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn

Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts.

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New Year 2023: Clubbers urged to report spiking quickly

Police urge people to be vigilant after UK forces receive 5,000 spiking reports in a one-year period.

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Medical Debt Is Being Erased in Ohio and Illinois. Is Your Town Next?

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Are silly TikTok life hacks actually secret fetish videos?

Accounts have gained huge followings with odd "crafting" videos - but is there another side to them?

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Does Best-Selling Advice Stand the Test of Time?

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Cody Fisher: Third man arrested after Birmingham nightclub stabbing

Non-league footballer Cody Fisher was fatally injured on a night out in Birmingham on Boxing Day.

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Avatar: The Way Of Water passes $1bn at the global box office

James Cameron's long-delayed sequel is only the third movie to hit the milestone globally in 2022.

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Day-by-day: who is on strike in December and January?

Hundreds of thousands of workers have walked out, or threatened to, causing widespread disruption.

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UK weather extremes to become 'new normal', says National Trust

The National Trust says this year's weather is a stark illustration of the challenges facing nature.

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South Koreans’ Steely Nerves Are Shaken by North Korean Drones

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Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains

Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Power Was Contingent on Belief

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China tras el fin de la ‘cero covid’

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Thousands of Canceled Flights Upend Travel Plans Across U.S.

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Attacks on 4 Washington Substations Cut Power to Thousands, Officials Say

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Jamie Oliver: Sugar tax could fund school meals

The celebrity chef says more pupils could get free food, if money raised by the soft drinks levy was used.

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5 Podcasts About the Royal Family

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Man stabbed to death on Birmingham nightclub dance floor

West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation after the incident at The Crane in Digbeth.

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Ukrainian forces edge closer to a heavily guarded city in the east.

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Taiwan extends mandatory military service to one year

The decision comes as tensions between the self-ruled island and China grow.

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‘The Daily’ reports from the road with Ukraine’s refugees.

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King's first Christmas message tops 10m viewers

The 10.7 million who saw King Charles's message compares with 8.96 million who watched the Queen a year ago.

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On the Road With Ukraine’s Refugees: An Update

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Migrants: Ninety people cross Channel on Christmas Day

More than 45,000 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France to England so far this year

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With Record Military Incursions, China Warns Taiwan and the U.S.

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China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says

More than 70 fighter jets and drones crossed into its air defence zone, the defence ministry says.

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Shoppers set to cut spending at Boxing Day sales

The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting.

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Foreign aid groups halt work after Taliban ban on female staff

Three NGOs are suspending operations in Afghanistan after women were banned from working for them.

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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Hundreds brave North Sea in Christmas Day dips

The charity fundraisers were held in Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Southwold.

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U.N. Fears 180 Rohingya Refugees in Stranded Boat Are Dead

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Quotation of the Day: Police Deploy New Strategies to Refill Ranks

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Archbishop of Canterbury remembers Queen's example in Christmas message

The Archbishop will remember the late monarch's ability to put her own interest after those she served.

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Bethlehem sees Christmas tourism boost after two-year Covid hiatus

Thousands are expected to visit the Palestinian town, where the economy was badly hit by lockdowns.

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Your Favorite Things of 2022

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Russia Shells Kherson, Killing 5 as Zelensky Warns More Strikes Could Mar Christmas

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Brixton Academy crush: Gaby Hutchinson's partner wants answers

The partner of Gaby Hutchinson says "someone must be held accountable" for what happened that night.

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Emergency workers in the Buffalo area are struggling to operate in blizzard conditions, an official says.

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Flu and Covid: People told to stay home for Christmas if unwell

Health officials warn people with flu or Covid symptoms to avoid mixing with vulnerable relatives.

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Jeep Plant Shutdown Imperils Illinois Town and 1,350 Workers

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The Traitors: Wilfred and Kieran are rooted out in BBC One finale

Viewers were gripped to Thursday's final as a "parting gift" changed the course of the reality show.

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Ukraine’s leader is back in Kyiv after a sprint of diplomacy.

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England Lionesses surprise woman with terminal cancer

The 23-year-old, who has terminal cancer, says meeting her heroes was "one of the best days of my life."

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Best Classical Music Tracks of 2022

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'Fantastic' winter solstice marked at Stonehenge

A crowd of people watched the sunrise at the ancient monument after the longest night of the year.

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Seán Rooney: Irish peacekeeper's death 'pierced his family's heart'

Seán Rooney is the first Irish soldier to be killed on UN deployment in Lebanon for 20 years.

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Journey star tells his bandmate to stop performing for Donald Trump

The rock band's keyboardist played their hit Don't Stop Believin' at Donald Trump's Florida estate.

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Arizona to get rid of shipping container wall at Mexico border

The US government sued the state's governor last week for allegedly trespassing on federal lands.

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Caught on Camera, Traced by Phone: The Russian Military Unit That Killed Dozens in Bucha

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Transcript of NZ MP insult caught on mic sells for £52k

The auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament.

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Afghanistan: Tears and protests as Taliban shut universities to women

As the Taliban shut universities and other education centres, Afghan women see their future crumble.

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What Not to Wear, on Your Face

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Was the Civil War Inevitable?

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Toronto: Eight teenage girls charged with killing man

The teenagers are accused of attacking a 59-year-old man in Toronto in what police called "a swarming".

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Terminally ill boy, 11, enjoys video call with Johnny Depp

The star reprised the role of Captain Jack Sparrow for Kori, a huge Pirates of the Caribbean fan.

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Does the average nurse earn £34,000 a year?

Nurses have been striking in a dispute about pay. How much do they earn at the moment?

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China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines

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Strike: What will ambulances respond to on Wednesday?

What you need to know about emergency care during the ambulance strike.

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Finding Stability in ‘the Home That I Cried For’

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Irmgard Furchner: Nazi typist guilty of complicity in 10,500 murders

97-year-old Irmgard Furchner, who worked for a Nazi commandant, is convicted in Germany.

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Ukraine war: Overnight strikes hit Kyiv as Putin visits Belarus

The unusual night attack causes blackouts across the city, but no one is killed, Kyiv officials say.

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How to Pick a Sublime Panettone

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BAE Systems to recruit 2,600 apprentices and graduates

The majority of the roles will be based in Samlesbury and Warton in Lancashire and Barrow in Cumbria.

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Gary Neville in Qatar and UK workers' rights row

The football pundit is attacked by Tory MPs after comparing the UK government's record to Qatar.

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Black Americans' complex response to Harry and Meghan's Netflix series

Many say the series resonated because of their own experiences - but it also raised questions about race.

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Super Seven Search and Variety Puzzle Answers

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Signed Coldplay guitar helps pay for school extension

A village school has now opened its new building, paid for in part by a guitar donated by the band.

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How Can Tainted Spinach Cause Hallucinations?

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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale

The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

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For Planet Earth, This Might Be the Start of a New Age

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Rikers Has a Deadly Contraband Problem. Are Cargo Pants to Blame?

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It’s the World Cup Souvenir Everyone Wants. Getting One Is the Hard Part.

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Eight Takeaways From The Times’s Investigation Into Putin’s War

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Can My Apartment Building Really Ban Overnight Guests?

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U.S. Health Officials Seek New Curbs on Private Medicare Advantage Plans

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John Fetterman’s TikTok Whisperer

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Once a Figurehead of Change, Ireland’s Returning Leader Has Lots to Prove

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Japan Moves to Double Military Spending, With a Wary Eye on China

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World Cup 2022: 'I've tattooed England players'

Gabriel Maniak's tattoos on Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and others have been seen by millions.

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Here Is What Is Really Strangling the Energy Transition

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Woman's luggage turns up five months after luxury holiday

The 42-year-old from Fife had to buy cheap replacement clothes from a market on the five-star trip.

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Berlin Hotel’s Huge Aquarium Bursts, With 1,500 Fish Inside

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Amber weather warning as heavy snow hits central Scotland

Wintry conditions are affecting some of Scotland's main commuter routes as snow hits the central belt.

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Gunna: Rapper released from jail in guilty plea deal

The Atlanta rapper says he wants to end the "ordeal" of awaiting trial on gang-related charges.

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Paintbrush in hand, a Russian muralist wages his own war.

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Italian label maybe but the beer's British brewed

The global brewing giants highlight a brand's nationality but does it matter when they brew it overseas?

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An Unvaccinated Military Puts Our National Security at Risk

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Thai princess collapses from heart condition, palace says

Princess Bajrakitiyabha is widely seen in Thailand as the most plausible heir to the throne.

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How a British special forces raid went wrong, and a young family paid the price

Special forces killed two Afghan parents and shot their two boys. No one was held accountable.

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How Will China Fare With Covid? ‘Meaningless’ Data Clouds the Picture.

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Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez: How the shooting came to trial

The rapper has accused her ex Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot after a Hollywood party.

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Federal Reserve to Slow Rate Increases and Offer Hints at Future

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How many migrants cross the English Channel in small boats?

The government has promised to reduce the number of people who use this route to come to the UK.

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Taylor Swift: Judge dismisses Shake It Off copyright lawsuit

Two songwriters had alleged that the singer lifted their lyrics for her hit song Shake It Off.

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Film Club: ‘What Happens to the Migrant Workers Who Built the World Cup?’

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